Faculty of law
The Law Faculty in general is committed to training students into the legal profession. Students and faculty are encouraged to achieve the general targets of excellence and to make the GIMPA Law, the leading law faculty in the country through hard work, cooperation and commitment to the values of the Institute. Over the years, teaching and administrative staff of the Law Faculty have met regularly to discuss and debate issues pertaining to development of the Law Faculty and its departments, and to chart a path to promote their growth. This exercise, upon my assumption as Coordinator, Private law, resulted in the development of this strategic plan for the Department, which overall aims at promoting the Faculty as one of the lead institutions in the provision of legal education by leveraging the strength of the Department, its dynamic student corps, competent and dedicated faculty and as well as its committed administrative staff.
Head's Message
Mr Lom Nuku Ahlijah
Head, Department of Faculty of Law
As the head of the department, I am pleased to extend a warm welcome to all visitors to our faculty’s website. Here at the Faculty of Law, we have established a strong foundation through our strategic framework, which continues to guide our administration in achieving excellence. Our comprehensive 5-year strategic plan encompasses a broad range of thematic areas, each aimed at promoting education, nurturing an engaged community of academics and students, and fostering valuable international exchanges with leading law schools and partner institutions worldwide. We remain dedicated to pursuing administrative inclusivity and implementing various aspects of our strategic plan through dedicated school committees. Since the plan’s adoption, our management has evolved along the thematic lines outlined within, driving the sustained progress of the Faculty of Law thus far.
It is with great pride that we share the accomplishments of our students who have actively participated in exchange programs with renowned universities in the United States, including the prestigious Harvard Law School. Looking ahead, we are excited to encourage our students to leverage our partnerships with universities around the world, enabling them to embark on enriching exchange programs in diverse global settings.
Simultaneously, we are committed to facilitating the arrival of students and faculty from our partner universities, fostering a robust agenda of collaboration right here at GIMPA. Our dedication to internationalization remains unwavering, as evidenced by our continued collaborative engagements with esteemed institutions such as Fordham Law School and the World Bank. Furthermore, we take immense pride in our active participation in three prestigious international moot court competitions: the All African Moot Court, the ICC Moot Court, and the Philip Jessup Moot Court Competitions. These endeavors highlight our commitment to excellence and global recognition in the field of law.
In conclusion, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the faculty members, staff, and students who have contributed to the success of the Faculty of Law. Together, we have built a vibrant community that values academic excellence and fosters an inclusive environment for growth and collaboration. Once again, I welcome you to the Faculty of Law. As you, I am pleased for you to discover the multitude of opportunities that await you here. Whether you are a prospective student, an esteemed colleague, or an interested visitor, we are excited to embark on this journey with you, shaping the future of legal education and scholarship.
Thank you for your visit.About the Department
The Law Faculty in general is committed to training students in the legal profession. Students and faculty are encouraged to achieve the general targets of excellence and to make the GIMPA Law, the leading law faculty in the country through hard work, cooperation and commitment to the values of the Institute. Over the years, teaching and administrative staff of the Law Faculty have met regularly to discuss and debate issues pertaining to the development of the Law Faculty and its departments and to chart a path to promote their growth. This exercise, upon my assumption as Coordinator, Private law, resulted in the development of this strategic plan for the Department, which overall aims at promoting the Faculty as one of the lead institutions in the provision of legal education by leveraging the strength of the Department, its dynamic student corps, competent and dedicated faculty and as well as its committed administrative staff.
The strategic plan responds to the significant needs of teaching the law in a modern competitive market by promoting best practices and innovation in legal education. As the legal academy in Ghana faces challenges that have led to heightened scrutiny and critique by the General Legal Council of Ghana and the National Accreditation Board, it was important to conceptualize and adopt a strategic plan to support the effective running of the Department and the Faculty as a whole.
The strategic plan demonstrates the Department’s commitment to preparing our students for higher academic achievements, organising the administrative staff into a dynamic managerial force and providing effective teaching through a fully competent teaching staff. Ultimately, the overriding objective is to ensure a smooth running and administration of the Department, and for the purpose of quality teaching, ensure proper course organization, content review, programme design and course allocation and the conduct of credible examinations. At the Department level, the primary focus was to overcome the various constraints that impede the delivery of quality lectures, conduct and quality of examinations, computation of grades and preparation of transcripts and to effectively address all the administrative issues relating to the day-to-day running of the Department and the Faculty in general. The Department’s strategic plan is a critical step towards accomplishing these goals, as we innovate in our teaching, assessment, course organization and the general professional development and growth of the teaching and administrative staff. The main expectation at the department level is to build a community of staff and students founded on academic excellence and geared towards building a strong alumni network to establish the pride of our student clientele in coming to GIMPA Law.
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With over 3,000 students enrolled in six schools for undergraduate and graduate studies, prospective student interest continues to rise.
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- The minimum requirements for the Evening Programme are:
- a) First degree in any field with at least a third class. An applicant will have to sit an entrance examination and be subjected to an interview process.
- Day Programme: The minimum requirements for admission are
- a) A WASSCE certificate or its equivalent with credits in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
- AND Aggregate 14 in the West Africa Senior Secondary School Examinations (WASSCE).
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